In Connecticut, you have a right to fair housing. This means that you have the right to choose where to live, to raise a family, to own a home. It is your right to do so in dignity and without fear of discrimination because of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, or because you are disabled or have children in your family or are pregnant. Fair housing in Connecticut also means you may freely choose a place to live without regard to your age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation or lawful source of income (which means that income from social security, SSI, housing assistance, child support, alimony, public or general assistance should not restrict your housing rights).

CHRO enforces the laws which protect you against violations of your housing rights. We want you to understand the many ways that the law protects you and what you should do if you believe you have been the victim of illegal discrimination. Review the information below. Learn to recognize the signs of discrimination in rental, sales, and lending, and how to protect yourself.